UPDATED May 2nd,  2012:  


FOLLOW ON TREATMENT TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED
FOR June 19th 2012.

Click here for warning poster.

Initial treatment applied June 23rd, 2010: $45,120
State of NH Grant $13,536
Town of Goffstown $23,000
Enel N/A $5,000
NLA Members $3,584





















We are collecting 2011 & 2012 membership dues, ($10 per person per year)
as well as any additional donations you can make to fund the last few
thousand dollars to make this happen.

Mail dues and/or donations to:

Namaske Lake Association
89 Riverview Park
Manchester, NH 03102

The Namaske Lake Association was formed in July of 2008 by lake side residents to
coordinate the process of eradication and suppression of future growth of the milfoil
that has infested Namaske Lake (formerly known as The Piscataquog River) in
Goffstown and Manchester, NH since the Mothers Day Flood of 2006.

The purpose of the Association is to coordinate the process of eradication and
suppression of future growth of the milfoil that has infested Lake Namaske (formerly
known as The Piscataquog River) in Goffstown and Manchester, NH.  In addition, the
Association will keep its members informed (through this website and other means)
as to the status of the project, its funding, and what they can do to help.

The goal is to treat the lake with an herbicide in the Spring of 2010,
and have a clean milfoil free summer season.

In order for this to happen,

  • The Association has coordinated the submittal of a second grant request (for
    half of the funds).
  • The State can only fund 35% of the total cost.
  • Bids from State Approved contractors has been solicited by the Association
    and submitted to DES. The cost is between $47,000 - $48,000.
  • We will hear from the State reference the grant request by 11/30/09.
  • We will then need to secure the remaining funds from the Town of Goffstown,
    and/or the City of Manchester, or other organizations.
  • The contractor will apply for a license in January of 2010.
  • Affected residents will be notified of the treatment and the time line once the
    license is granted, expected to be April 2010.
  • Affected residents will again be notified of the treatment, and water restrictions
    just before the treatment takes place, expected to be in May of 2010.

Membership in this Association is open to all individuals, municipalities,
organizations, or clubs in agreement with the purposes of this Association.        

Annual dues (set at $10 per year) Each paid membership shall be entitled to one
vote at the Annual Meeting.

We hope to be able to represent as many residents, concerned citizens and
organizations as possible.  The more members we have, the stronger our voice will
be when asking for State and local government support.

Please join our association now! Any and all members of your
household (18 and over) may and are encouraged to join.





       
The information posted on this
website is believed to be
accurate and is based on
research, interviews, and
meetings attended by the
associations officers, directors,
and/or members.

Join the
Namaske Lake
Association to
help assure
that Namaske
Lake is clear of
Milfoil .
2012 Treatment        $12,610

Funds Source:

    $6,305          NH Grant
    $2,200          NLA (in bank)

     $4,105          Still to fund by    
                           June 19th, 2012
     
All funds collected through membership fees and donations go
towards the direct cost of keeping the lake clear of milfoil.

We need members, and donations in order to keep the lake clean in
the future.